With 69 colour plates, over 300 colour photographs, 402 distribution maps, C. 4000 bibliographical references. Foreword by Errol Fuller. Introduction. Order GALBULIFORMES. Family GALBULIDAE (Jacamars). Family BUCCONIDAE (Puffbirds). Order PICIFORMES. Family CAPITONIDAE (Barbets). Family RAMPHASTIDAE (Toucans). Family INDICATORIDAE (Honeyguides). Family PICIDAE (Woodpeckers). REFERENCES. References of Scientific Descriptions. General List of References.